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How much does an astrophysicist make in Senegal?

F CFA 3,424,000a year

This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is F CFA 285,300 a month. estimate

Equals
$5,884
Compared with the median pay in Senegal
3.3 times
Data from
2025

Where Senegal ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $200 k $United StatesHungaryNigeriaSenegal, rank 93

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.

What physicists and astronomers earn in Senegal
Lowest 10%: F CFA 2,565,500Median: F CFA 3,424,000Highest 10%: F CFA 4,117,500

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. United States$168,200
2. Switzerland estimate$129,000
3. Luxembourg estimate$105,900
92. Vietnam estimate$6,291
93. Senegal estimate$5,884
94. Kazakhstan estimate$5,846
143. Nigeria estimate$463
Compare physicists and astronomers in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an astrophysicist make a month in Senegal?

The median gross salary is F CFA 285,300 a month, F CFA 3,424,000 a year.

How much does an astrophysicist make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around F CFA 2,565,500 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than F CFA 4,117,500.

Which country pays an astrophysicist the most?

United States, with a median of $168,200 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does an astrophysicist make more in Senegal or in United States?

In United States: $168,200 a year against $5,884 in Senegal, 28.6 times more.

Who makes more, an astrophysicist or a meteorologist?

An astrophysicist: F CFA 3,424,000 a year against F CFA 3,155,200 for a meteorologist, 1.1 times more.

Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate